Seems like the Republican National Committee is disguising a fundraising letter as a Census form! I got this email from Congressman Loebsack of Iowa:

I was very disappointed when I heard from concerned citizens in the 2nd District that Michael Steele, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, has sent a fundraising appeal into our district that looks like an official Census document. This fundraising letter even calls itself a 'Census survey' and asks people to pay for the cost of processing the census form.

The Census is vital for our communities because an accurate count helps ensure that Iowans get adequate funding for schools, roads, and hospitals. It is also critical for flood recovery, and helping our disaster stricken neighbors.

Please look for your official Census in the mail over the next few months. It will not ask for party affiliation or for money.

That the RNC would target our district shows just how determined they are to take back the House. Please stay vigilant and please be in contact if you see any further attempts to mislead our community: info_at_loebsackforcongress.org.

I have not seen any such form in my area, so I can't judge the level of duplicity that the RNC has sunk to. However, it seems to me this could be outright fraud. Has anyone out there received such a letter? I would like to get a scan of it.

I guess the Republicans can't get money any other way, so they have to try and scam people out of their hard earned money. And remember THE REAL CENSUS WILL NOT ASK FOR MONEY. Any so-called Census form that asks for money is a scam...like this Republican scam.

UPDATE: Seems this Republican scam is nationwide. I find reports from Montana, Colorado, Minnesota and Georgia as well and probably everywhere. Once again, all Americans need to be wary of Republican lies.